International Actors
Since 2007, Margie Haber Studio has run our Intensive Studies Program (formerly known as the International Studies Program). It was always Margie’s dream to have actors from all over the United States and from across the globe come together and travel to Los Angeles to take part in this incredible journey. We offer the program 3 times per year. The next session: August 27 – September 7, 2012.
“You are a wonderful combination of being direct, honest, and to the point, while having the biggest heart and I believe that is why your students feel that they can risk, try, and excel.” - Lara Hutchinson (England) – November 2011 ISP
“The ISP is one of the best acting experiences I’ve ever had. Margie and the other amazing teachers at the studio create an environment that is both nurturing and challenging… rigorous but so much fun. Margie’s philosophy on life and acting is completely devoid of ego and all about the love of the craft and this is evident in all of the wonderful teachers. The program is demanding but so rewarding as you watched people transform before your eyes in a matter of days. The ISP taught me so much about myself both as an actor and as a human being. I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough! Just do it people!” - Hester van der Vyver (Australia) – November 2011 ISP
“The proof is in the pudding – I got back to Atlanta and booked a short film right off the bat!” - Ron Walton (Georgia) – June 2011 ISP
“They’re incredible mentors and the whole package was such a fantastic value in my opinion.” - Ruth McIntyre (Ireland) – February 2010 ISP
“The ISP gave me an incredible education that set a good foundation for a beginner like me, and I am so glad that I decided to come to LA for a month – it was an incredible experience!” - Hedy Wong (San Francisco) – July 2010 ISP
“The infamous Margie Haber Phrase Technique is one that I will use for the rest of my acting life. I cannot recommend the course highly enough- it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to study with actors from all over the world, and moreover, to be taught by the guru of the Audition Technique world Margie Haber.” – Laura Beth Hill (England) – February 2009 ISP
“I believe the ISP programme run at the Margie Haber studio is like nothing else available anywhere in the world. Margie shows you how imperative it is to stop acting in any shape or form and to be available at any given moment to respond to what is happening in the now! The results are astonishing and will change your approach to acting for the rest of your lives!!” Martin Condon (Ireland) – February 2009 ISP
“It’s a long way to come from Australia to do the ISP at Margie’s in LA but it was well worth it; the programme had terrific teachers, was practical, intensive and focused on both acting (for TV and film) and the business of acting. The Haber cold read technique works so I want to learn more about it. That’s why I’m coming back in Fall to further my studies. Can’t wait!” - Jane Seymour (Australia) – July 2009 ISP
“First I thought I’ll go to LA and have a great vacation within I’ll learn a little bit more about acting. But that thought changed on the very first day of class! I was strongly focused on that what I got from the teachers and Margie. I changed my whole acting concept and I was totally opened to learn the techniques of Margie. The ISP was every cent worth, the way Margie and her teachers teaches is very easy to understand with humor, passion and much love. I would like to thank Margie from the bottom of my heart for being a fantastic teacher, that ISP course helped me a lot. And still I’m learning the same things at home Margie taught me. I’ve build an confidence since the course ended. I’d like to recommend Margie Haber for everybody who wants to be successful in acting. Believe me, you’ll love Margie and her teachers, just like I does!!! Thanks a lot MARGIE HABER !!!” - Saadjed Ayubi (Germany) – July 2009 ISP
“I could never say enough to really express how much I loved studying at Margie Haber Studios. She is one of those people, together with the other teachers, that carries a genuine love and charisma for the craft of acting, or as we say at the studio, living the life.” – Chabella Molina (Puerto Rico) – July 2009 ISP
“Margie’s phrase technique is amazing. I have found it to be VERY useful! I encourage everyone to go and takes classes with her, you will truly love the experience!” – Silva Karar (Finland) – July 2009 ISP
“There is not much work for actors in the South Africa and when these rare opportunities arose I would be so nervous and guaranteed to mess up the audition. I never booked a single role. In fact the only roles I ever got was the ones I never auditioned for. In the last six months I had three auditions and guess what, I booked all three roles! Why, this amazing change… Margie Haber. I used Margie’s technique in preparation for my auditions and entered the audition room with confidence, taking in my environment, connecting with the reader and giving the casting director my best.” - Claudia Noble (South Africa) – February 2008 ISP
“It was one of the best acting experiences I’ve had. I learned to recognize and manipulate how to be present and in the moment. I was able to just live the life and put more of myself into the slice of life which made it feel more natural. I learned a lot about myself and Margie was able to expose a lot of my hidden abilities and talent.” - Andrew Roach (Utah) – February 2008 ISP
“At the moment i’m shooting a drama for a show on Irish TV as a “Guest Star!” and in a couple of weeks I start rehearsals for the world premier stage version of SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION! I’m very excited about this!! I’ve also got the lead in a short movie that will be appearing in a Film Festival here and possibly in Boston! The above gigs i firmly place at the hands of your studio!! So once again, Thanks!” Karl Harpur (Ireland ) – July 2008 ISP
“There are so many opportunities given to you during the course such as a talk from Halle Berry’s manager, a top casting director and huge Hollywood talent agent– all of which actors would kill for!” - Mia Sachs (South Africa) – October 2008 ISP
“Margie is a fantastic teacher, a wonderful human being and a great friend! She really taught me how to be myself and how to trust my own creativity. Now the wisdom of her ‘ I’m enough’ and ‘ Express don’t impress! ‘ are always with me! And the discovery that acting is basically living the life and not that much about myself but about the others – about THE RELATIONSHIP! Beyond all that serious stuff I’m having great fun every time I work at The Studio and you’ll definitely meet interesting and challenging people there!!! Love you Margie, Amore Mio! ” - Milutin Dapcevic (Italy) – February 2007 ISP
“Margie is the most amazing teacher I have ever had the pleasure of studying with! After studying with Margie I am so much more relaxed in Auditons and am able to just live in the moment & enjoy the process!” - Stephanie Gunn (Australia) – February 2007 ISP
“I did the ISP for a month, went back to London, and landed a pilot for a series. I returned to Los Angeles, sharpened my tools with Margie, went back to London and booked Othello with Ewan McGregor. Margie’s technique continues to get me work and to enjoy the process!” - Alastair Sims – February 2007 ISP